Can Old Tires Be Exchanged for New Ones?
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Old tires can be exchanged for new ones. Here are the specific details about tire replacement: 1. Lifespan: The service life is set at 3 years. If the vehicle is driven 20,000 kilometers a year, replacement can be considered after 2-3 years. 2. Spare tire: Even if it's a brand-new tire, it should be considered for replacement after 3 years. Therefore, the spare tire in the car trunk also requires regular maintenance, and unused spare tires that have been stored for too long need to be renewed. Damaged tires should be promptly repaired, and the spare tire should be switched back. Additionally, when swapping the spare tire, pay attention to adjusting the tire pressure, as there is a certain numerical difference between the spare tire's pressure and the tires in use. Before replacement, use a tire pressure gauge to adjust it to the normal value for proper usage.
As a car owner who frequently changes tires, I can share my experience. Old tires can indeed be exchanged for new ones, which is actually a quite common practice. Last month when I went to a nearby tire shop for a replacement, the store proactively offered to recycle my old tires and even gave me a discount, saving me about ten percent of the cost. The process is simple: as long as your old tires aren’t too worn or severely damaged, you can bring them in. The staff will inspect them to ensure they are recyclable, then dispose of the old tires while installing the new ones. This not only helps save money but is also environmentally friendly, preventing the negative impact of improperly discarded old tires. I’ve done this several times myself, and each time it went smoothly. My advice is to directly ask the shop if they offer exchange services when getting new tires—major brands like Michelin or Bridgestone usually provide this service. It saves you the hassle of disposing of old tires yourself and enhances safety, as old tires are prone to issues like blowouts after prolonged use.
